Rose Gold Price in India: Karat, Hallmark & Resale
Key takeaways
- Rose gold is real gold alloyed mainly with copper; a typical 18K rose gold is 75% gold, 22.25% copper and 2.75% silver.
- There is no separate rose gold rate: price = 24K rate x purity x weight + making charges + 3% GST.
- Most rose gold jewellery is 14K (58.5%) or 18K (75%); 9K is a voluntary hallmark grade and 22K 'crown gold' exists but is uncommon in listings.
- Resale is based on pure-gold content only; making charges and GST are not recovered.
- Check the three-part BIS hallmark and verify the six-character HUID in the BIS CARE app before paying.
Rose gold price in India follows the ordinary gold rate, because rose gold is real gold alloyed mainly with copper. Most rose gold jewellery is sold as 18K (75% gold) or 14K (58.5% gold). The price is today's 24K rate x purity x weight, plus making charges and 3% GST, and resale is based on the gold content alone.
Is rose gold real gold? Yes, and that is why there is no separate "rose gold rate". A jeweller prices a rose gold ring or pendant like a yellow gold piece of the same karat; the pink colour comes from the alloy, not from a different metal. This guide explains what rose gold is made of, which karats and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmarks to expect, how to check a price tag line by line, and what you can realistically get back when you sell or exchange.
Rose gold price in India: the short answer
To price any rose gold piece you need three inputs: the karat (which tells you the gold content), the net weight in grams, and today's rate. Our gold rate calculator uses a simple formula: metal value = today's rate for the chosen purity x weight; add a making charge (as a percentage of the metal value or a flat amount per gram); then add 3% GST on metal plus making. Open the calculator to check today's rate and plug in the weight and karat from the bill.
So the karat, not the colour, drives the rose gold price per gram on a tag. An 18K rose gold piece contains 75% pure gold, a 14K piece 58.5% and a 9K piece 37.5%. The rest is mostly copper, with some silver in many recipes. Only the gold content counts towards the gold value on the bill.
This also explains how to read a per-gram figure. The gold value of one gram of 18K rose gold is the 24K rate x 0.75; for 14K it is the 24K rate x 0.585. With an example 24K rate of Rs 10,000 per gram (not today's rate), one gram of 18K gold is worth Rs 7,500 in gold and one gram of 14K is worth Rs 5,850, before making charges and GST.
What rose gold is made of
Why copper makes it pink
Rose gold is an alloy of gold and copper, and the copper is what gives it the warm pink tone. The more copper in the mix, the redder the metal looks. According to Wikipedia's entry on rose gold, a typical 18K rose gold is 75% gold, 22.25% copper and 2.75% silver. Manufacturers vary their recipes, so treat these as typical, not fixed.
Rose, pink and red gold
The three names describe points on one scale. Typical 18K compositions are:
| Name | Gold | Copper | Silver | Look |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red gold (18K) | 75% | 25% | 0% | Deepest copper tone |
| Rose gold (18K) | 75% | 22.25% | 2.75% | Pink-copper |
| Pink gold (18K) | 75% | 20% | 5% | Lightest pink |
All three contain the same 75% gold, so for pricing they are simply 18K gold. Rose, pink and red gold were popular in early-19th-century Russia, and the alloy was also known as "Russian gold".
Which karats rose gold jewellery comes in
Under IS 1417:2016, BIS permits six gold fineness grades: 14K585, 18K750, 20K833, 22K916, 23K958 and 24K995. Mandatory hallmarking includes 14, 18 and 22 carat gold jewellery. BIS has said that 9 karat hallmarking "is also available, which is currently a voluntary grade". As of 12 March 2026, in the sixth phase, mandatory hallmarking covered 380 districts.
| Karat | Gold content | BIS hallmark grade | Hallmarking status | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22K | 91.6% | 22K916 | Mandatory | Exists as "crown gold", the highest-karat rose gold; rare in listings |
| 18K | 75.0% | 18K750 | Mandatory | Second most listed karat in one large retailer's range |
| 14K | 58.5% | 14K585 | Mandatory | The most listed karat in one large retailer's range |
| 9K | 37.5% | 9K375 | Voluntary | Very few listings (2 designs at one retailer) |
Is 18K or 14K rose gold more common? On 2 October 2026, CaratLane's rose gold category listed 464 designs in 14 KT, 250 in 18 KT and just 2 in 9 KT, plus two-tone pieces. That is one retailer on one day, but it shows 14K and 18K dominating that range. CaratLane also describes rose gold as made by alloying pure gold with copper and silver.
A 22K rose gold does exist. Wikipedia notes that the highest-karat version of rose gold, also known as crown gold, is 22 karat. It is just rare in Indian rose gold listings, which lean towards 14K and 18K.
The hallmark itself has three parts on every piece: the BIS mark, the purity in carat and fineness (for example 18K750), and a six-character alphanumeric HUID that is laser-marked by the assaying and hallmarking centre. The HUID is unique to the piece, so it lets you confirm that the karat printed on the bill matches what was tested.
How to calculate rose gold jewellery price
The formula
- Gold value = 24K rate per gram x purity factor x net weight in grams. Purity factors: 18K = 0.75, 14K = 0.585, 9K = 0.375.
- Making charges = a percentage of the gold value or a flat amount per gram. Our calculator page says making is commonly 8-25%; ask the jeweller which method is on your bill.
- GST = 3% (1.5% CGST + 1.5% SGST) on gold value plus making.
- Total = gold value + making + GST.
Worked example: one 10 g design at 18K, 14K and 9K
For easy maths, assume an example 24K rate of Rs 10,000 per gram. This is not today's rate; it is a round number for illustration. Assume a 10 g net weight and an example making charge of 10% of the gold value.
| Karat | Purity factor | Gold value | Making (example 10%) | GST 3% | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18K | 0.75 | Rs 75,000 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 2,475 | Rs 84,975 |
| 14K | 0.585 | Rs 58,500 | Rs 5,850 | Rs 1,930.50 | Rs 66,280.50 |
| 9K | 0.375 | Rs 37,500 | Rs 3,750 | Rs 1,237.50 | Rs 42,487.50 |
The same design costs less at a lower karat because it contains less gold, not because rose gold is cheaper. If a shop quotes a rose gold jewellery price far above what this formula gives at today's rate, the gap is in the making charge, stones, or a design premium, so ask for the breakdown. Replace the example rate with the live figure in the gold rate calculator to get a real number.
Reverse-checking an online listing
Online listings usually show one final price. To see what you are paying for, work backwards. Divide the listed price by 1.03 to remove the 3% GST. Then subtract the gold value (today's 24K rate x purity factor x net gold weight). What remains is making charges plus any stones or design premium. If the listing does not state the net gold weight and karat, ask for them before you buy; without both numbers you cannot check the price.
Rose gold vs yellow gold vs white gold
Colour changes the look and the alloy, not the way the gold is priced.
| Feature | Rose gold | Yellow gold | White gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is it real gold? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colour comes from | Copper (plus some silver in many recipes) | Gold with its own alloy mix | Alloy mix varies by maker; ask the jeweller |
| Gold content at 18K | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Hallmark at 18K | 18K750 | 18K750 | 18K750 |
| Price basis | Rate x purity x weight + making + 3% GST | Same | Same |
| Resale basis | Pure-gold content | Pure-gold content | Pure-gold content |
For a deeper look at the 18K bill and resale in general, see our guide on whether 18 carat gold is worth it; it covers 18K yellow, white and rose gold at the same rate.
Resale and exchange value of rose gold
Rose gold resale value works the same way as for any gold jewellery: a buyer or exchange counter pays for the pure gold inside, not for the colour, the design or the making charge you paid. A 10 g 18K rose gold piece contains 7.5 g of pure gold; a 10 g 14K piece contains 5.85 g. That pure-gold weight, valued at the day's rate, is the starting point for any offer.
Two practical points follow from this. First, making charges and GST are not recovered when you sell, so the gap between purchase price and resale is widest on pieces with high making charges. Second, a hallmark with a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) makes the purity easy to verify, which helps at the counter. Deductions vary by jeweller, so ask before you sell and compare more than one offer.
Exchange works on the same basis. When you trade an old rose gold piece for new jewellery, the counter values the old piece on its gold content and sets that amount against the new bill. Ask how the weight and purity were measured and get the valuation in writing, so you can compare it with what the formula gives at the day's rate. If you are considering lower-karat pieces, our guide to 9 carat gold jewellery explains how 9K is hallmarked and valued.
Durability and care
Wikipedia notes that among gold-silver-copper alloys the hardest is 18.1K pink gold, at 75.7% gold and 24.3% copper. Any gold alloy can still scratch, so store rose gold pieces separately from harder stones, clean them gently, and have settings checked from time to time.
Checklist before you buy rose gold jewellery
- Confirm the karat. 18K and 14K are standard; 9K is a voluntary hallmark grade.
- Read the hallmark. Since 1 July 2021 it has three marks: the BIS mark, purity in carat and fineness (such as 18K750 or 14K585) and a six-character alphanumeric HUID laser-marked by the assaying and hallmarking centre.
- Verify the HUID in the BIS CARE app before you pay.
- Ask for net gold weight separately from stone weight.
- Get making charges itemised as a percentage or per gram.
- Check GST is 3% on gold value plus making, shown on the bill.
- Run the numbers with today's rate in the gold rate calculator and compare them with the quote.
Prices in this guide are worked examples, not live rates. Gold rates change daily, so check today's rate before you buy rose gold jewellery.
Frequently asked questions
Is rose gold real gold?
Yes. Rose gold is real gold alloyed mainly with copper, often with some silver. A typical 18K rose gold is 75% gold, 22.25% copper and 2.75% silver. It is priced and hallmarked by karat like any other gold jewellery.
Is rose gold available in 22K or 24K?
22K rose gold exists; Wikipedia notes the highest-karat rose gold, known as crown gold, is 22 karat. It is uncommon in Indian listings, where 14K and 18K dominate. Rose gold needs copper for its colour, so it is an alloy rather than 24K pure gold.
Is rose gold cheaper than yellow gold?
Not at the same karat and weight. An 18K rose gold piece and an 18K yellow gold piece contain the same 75% gold, so the gold value is the same. Price differences come from karat, weight, making charges and design.
Do jewellers buy back rose gold jewellery?
Rose gold is valued on its pure-gold content, like any gold jewellery. Making charges and GST are not recovered, and deductions vary by jeweller, so ask in advance and compare offers. A HUID hallmark makes purity easy to verify.
How do I check the hallmark on rose gold jewellery?
Look for three marks: the BIS mark, the purity grade such as 18K750 or 14K585, and a six-character alphanumeric HUID. You can verify the HUID in the BIS CARE app before you pay.
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